Faith Welland Outreach is encouraging Welland residents to once again team up, fundraise and walk in The Grand Parade (TGP). This family-friendly fundraising walk takes place on the morning of September 21, 2024, and helps support local charities who provide essential care and service for aging Canadians and their families.

The Grand Parade is a moment when Canadians step out to publicly honour aging friends and family, and to fundraise on behalf of the charities who support them.

In our society, growing older can often rob people of status, a sense of being valued, and even self-respect yet tens of thousands of Canadians want something better for their aging family member, neighbour, or friend. Hundreds of organizations pursue a different, richer vision of what it means to grow into senior status and beyond as a Canadian.

Because of them, and because of any aging person who needs some support to preserve a dignified, decent and emotionally healthy life, there is The Grand Parade.

The Welland Walk begins and ends at Faith Welland Church, located at 380 South Pelham Road, Welland. Participants will walk a 2.5km or 5km route, enjoy a treat at a rest stop along the way, and return at the end of the morning for a delicious celebration meal. All those who raise over $150 (or $75 for youth) will also don iconic TGP shirts as they take to the streets.

This is Faith Welland Outreach’s second year taking part in The Grand Parade, and they’re aiming to raise $20,000 for their work with seniors in their outreach programs in Welland. Up to 50 walkers and 15 teams, including staff and friends of Faith Welland Outreach are expected to attend. Community sponsors include Main Mudie Gowan Insurance, Joe’s Independent Grocer Ridgeway, and Baron Roofing.

Faith Welland Outreach has been serving Welland for over 12 years, and the funds raised in The Grand Parade will benefit their clients and our community.